Sick Leave UK businesses concerned by rise in long-term sick New reports highlight government’s failure to keep sick people in work iStock.com/sathit trakunpunlert Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 10 March 2025 Work-related illnesses in the UK are costing the British economy more than £400m every week, according to new research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Wellbeing UK plan to combat “sick note culture” fails to address real problem Wellbeing Zombie workforce struggling to “switch off” from work Health & Safety UK charity calls for “right to a healthy workplace” Health & Safety Union reps concerned by stress, physical injury risks in UK workplaces